Particularly in the Pakistani Karakoram Mountain Region, skiing is just as exciting as mountaineering. Skiing in the Karakoram Mountains, which have the world’s largest glacier system and are ringed by enormous mountains, would be a touching experience. Among the many places to cross-country ski, a popular route today begins from Braldu Glacier in Shimshal Valley, crosses Lupka La (5544 M), enters Snow Lake in Biafo Glacier, and ends at Askoli. As an alternative, the journey might start in Khani Basa on the Biafo Glacier and end at Askoli after passing through Hispar Pass (5050 M). Another intriguing option begins at Panmah Glacier and involves skiing around Nobande Sobande Glacier before entering Simgang Glacier through Sim La (5850 M) and continuing into Snow Lake before coming to an end at Askoli once more.
Skiers can benefit from free access to peaks above 6500 metres of elevation by climbing them. The final week of April or the first week of May are ideal times to begin a ski trip. There are many more places to ski in Pakistan, but the three most well-traveled routes are summarised below.
Braldu Glacier & Snow Lake Expedition
Trip Highlights:
Islamabad-Gilgit-Karimabad Hunza-Shimshal-Shimshal Pass-Braldu Glacier-Lupke La-Snow Lake-Askoli-Skardu-Islamabad
Recommended duration of Expedition:
26-28 days (7 hotel nights & 19-20 camping nights)
Particularly in the Pakistani Karakoram Mountain Region, skiing is just as exciting as mountaineering. Skiing in the Karakoram Mountains, which have the world’s largest glacier system and are ringed by enormous mountains, would be a touching experience. Among the many places to cross-country ski, a popular route today begins from Braldu Glacier in Shimshal Valley, crosses Lupka La (5544 M), enters Snow Lake in Biafo Glacier, and ends at Askoli. As an alternative, the journey might start in Khani Basa on the Biafo Glacier and end at Askoli after passing through Hispar Pass (5050 M). Another intriguing option begins at Panmah Glacier and involves skiing around Nobande Sobande Glacier before entering Simgang Glacier through Sim La (5850 M) and continuing into Snow Lake before coming to an end at Askoli once more.
Skiers can benefit from free access to peaks above 6500 metres of elevation by climbing them. The final week of April or the first week of May are ideal times to begin a ski trip. There are many more places to ski in Pakistan, but the three most well-traveled routes are summarised below.
Braldu Glacier & Snow Lake Expedition
Trip Highlights:
Islamabad-Gilgit-Karimabad Hunza-Shimshal-Shimshal Pass-Braldu Glacier-Lupke La-Snow Lake-Askoli-Skardu-Islamabad
Recommended duration of Expedition:
26-28 days (7 hotel nights & 19-20 camping nights)